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Preview of Titanic! Nonfiction Text Features & Comparing Multiple Accounts 4-8 NO PREP

Titanic! Nonfiction Text Features & Comparing Multiple Accounts 4-8 NO PREP

Created by
Lovin Lit
Spice up your lessons with this Titanic Pack! Students practice identifying and using nonfiction text features in natural context. They'll also compare multiple accounts of survivor stories. Just like all of my other activity packs, these lessons are FUN, extremely high-interest, organized, RIGOROUS, and ready to teach today!*NOTE* - This product is included in my Spring Bundle. Purchase the bundle to receive an exclusive Easter Mini-Pack!Your students will:Construct an 11 page "book" in their i
Preview of Author's Claim Evidence & Reasoning Task Cards Practice in Informational Text

Author's Claim Evidence & Reasoning Task Cards Practice in Informational Text

Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to finding the author's claim? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 20 claim and evidence task cards with text-dependent reading comprehension questions are the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need.The use of short modern Non-Fiction articles will help engage your students as they practice answering multiple-choice and constructed response questions.There ar
Preview of Nonfiction Text Features Scavenger Hunt Summarizing Informational Text Graphic

Nonfiction Text Features Scavenger Hunt Summarizing Informational Text Graphic

✨BEST-SELLER✨ This nonfiction graphic organizer works w/ any type of informational text or nonfiction passage: use it again & again. Students love the non-fiction text activities like the Nonfiction Text Features scavenger hunt & the fun dice Nonfiction Game | Nonfiction Reading response worksheet. Perfect for summarizing nonfiction text, teaching nonfiction reading skills, nonfiction centers, no-prep sub-plans, close reading, teaching nonfiction reading strategies, informational writing
Preview of 20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates

20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates

These research graphic organizers will help your students form strong note-taking habits, organize findings, build vocabulary and keep track of the sources they used to find information. - 20 Diverse Graphic Organizers / Templates for Research - Generic enough to be used across different subjects, activities and lesson - Differentiated from basic to advanced with different focuses, formats and layouts- Can be used as a non-fiction reading response activity for student accountability - Excellent
Preview of 6 Graphic Organizers for Writing Informational Essays - PDF, PPT, & Google

6 Graphic Organizers for Writing Informational Essays - PDF, PPT, & Google

***NEWLY UPDATED! This product includes the original PDF file along with an editable PowerPoint file and a link to copy the Google Slides Version***Hi! Thanks for stopping by my store and taking a closer look at this product!This product includes a set of graphic organizers to guide students through writing an informational essay. What’s Included?→ Outline – graphic organizer for outlining a complete essay→ Introduction – graphic organizer for introduction paragraph→ Body – 3 numbered graphic or
Preview of Rhetorical Appeals in Movie Speeches - Ethos, Pathos, Logos Analysis Activities

Rhetorical Appeals in Movie Speeches - Ethos, Pathos, Logos Analysis Activities

Created by
21stCenturyLit
Let's face it, sometimes our rhetoric units aren't the most engaging ones of the year. Students often get bored quickly with historical speeches and other dry informative texts. While it is important to teach these valuable rhetorical documents, students will definitely appreciate some relevant and exciting analysis materials too. These movie speech worksheets present the perfect opportunity you need to get your students actively engaged with speech analysis. By interacting with iconic films, ol
Preview of Current Event Article Close Reading, Informational Text, PDF & Google Drive CCSS

Current Event Article Close Reading, Informational Text, PDF & Google Drive CCSS

Created by
Laura Randazzo
Need more informational text-based lessons in your classroom? This print-and-go worksheet is the perfect little tool to use as a weekly, occasional, or extra credit assignment. You can either provide an article for your students to work through as a class or assign students to find their own article to use as the basis of the lesson. Whether you use this handout as an in-class assignment to use with copies of your local newspaper, take kids to the computer lab to find an online article, or assig
Preview of Coloring Podcast Pages: Podcast Worksheets, Activities, Notes for ANY Episodes!

Coloring Podcast Pages: Podcast Worksheets, Activities, Notes for ANY Episodes!

Sometimes lesson planning can be as easy as hitting play-- especially when you have print and go podcast pages! These podcast worksheets can be used with ANY podcast and will keep your students focused and engaged while listening.Using podcasts in the classroom is popular for a reason! Students love them, teachers love them, and they can add an entirely new dimension to your literacy program. There are so many educational podcasts out there that you can find plenty of offerings to pair nicely wi
Preview of New Year 2024 New Year's Resolutions Differentiated Reading Passages

New Year 2024 New Year's Resolutions Differentiated Reading Passages

You likely have students reading at a variety of levels in your classroom. This differentiated reading comprehension resource will help you meet the needs of all your students! This print-and-go resource is also perfect for stations and sub plans.This product includes a reading comprehension passage about resolutions. There are two different reading levels of the passage for each topic. The higher reading passage is at a 7th-8th grade reading level, while the lower reading passage is at a 5th-6t
Preview of Nazi Propaganda Analysis from the Holocaust & WWII - Print & Digital

Nazi Propaganda Analysis from the Holocaust & WWII - Print & Digital

In this lesson, students will analyze propaganda posters used by Nazi Germany during World War II and the Holocaust to spread and preserve the basic ideas of Nazism and to dehumanize “inferior" groups. This lesson can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. All resources are Google Drive resources (Docs, Slides, Forms, etc.). The ten images can be printed for your students, hung around your classroom, and students can do a gallery walk. You can also have students view the images
Preview of Civil War Reconstruction Color by Number, Reading Passage and Text Marking

Civil War Reconstruction Color by Number, Reading Passage and Text Marking

Created by
Think Tank
This Civil War Reconstruction Color by Number and Text Marking activity is the perfect way to bring life to the topic! Students read a non-fiction passage and search for answers while marking evidence from the text. Perfect reading comprehension activity.Topics include: Civil War Reconstruction, Civil War amendments, Lincoln and Grant.Students complete a “before reading” anticipation guide, read about Civil War Reconstruction, answers questions, mark the text for evidence, color the picture acco
Preview of STAAR NonFiction Paired Passages with Writing Prompts & Comprehension Questions

STAAR NonFiction Paired Passages with Writing Prompts & Comprehension Questions

Are you searching for an easy way to prep your students for their ELA end-of-year reading test?Look no further! This non-fiction reading comprehension Practice Test set has got you covered.✨Engaging Non-Fiction & Paired Passages: This resource offers 6 non-fiction reading comprehension passages suitable for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, making it versatile for middle school. Use the worksheets for assessments or send them digitally for homework.⭐ New Item Types: Our carefully crafted sta
Preview of Steve Jobs & Real World Rhetoric Analysis, Grad Speech, PDF & Google Drive CCSS

Steve Jobs & Real World Rhetoric Analysis, Grad Speech, PDF & Google Drive CCSS

Created by
Laura Randazzo
Show your students a real-world application of the tools of rhetoric (ethos, pathos, and logos) as they examine the 2005 Stanford University Commencement Address given by Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs. The speech, which is filled with warmth, humor, and meaning, is a high-interest way to add the non-fiction analysis skills emphasized by the Common Core to your classroom.Students will learn the components of Aristotle’s rhetorical devices, view Jobs’ speech via a 14-minute video clip, and use a ful
Preview of Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Center Activities

Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Center Activities

This Financial Literacy Bundle is great for many classes! It will give students all overall surface knowledge of many types of financial literacy. Many of my students have heard some of these terms, but have no idea what they actually are! INCLUDES:*Types of Expenses- 15 Comprehension Questions*What is Credit?- 10 Matching Questions*Applying for Credit- 12 Comprehension Questions*Checking Accounts- 7 Comprehension Questions*How to Write a Check- Practice Check Writing *Saving Money- 10 Matchi
Preview of Edgar Allan Poe, Author Study Body Biography Project, Poster

Edgar Allan Poe, Author Study Body Biography Project, Poster

Created by
Danielle Knight
This Edgar Allan Poe Body Biography Project is filled with all you need to teach and promote the truly amazing American author, Edgar Allan Poe. The author study body biography is a collaborative research activity. Your students will find plenty of opportunity for creativity. This is truly unique, has high quality vector graphics, and is the most inclusive you'll find on Teachers Pay Teachers! I love to share my Edgar Allan teaching unit during the fall months. Halloween is an awesome classroom
Preview of Nonfiction Reading Comprehension - Articles and Reading Response Assignments

Nonfiction Reading Comprehension - Articles and Reading Response Assignments

Created by
Presto Plans
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension - Articles and Reading Response Assignments: Bring engaging nonfiction articles with modern topics for teens into your classroom with this ready-to-use reading comprehension resource. This packet features links to articles on modern topics that resonate with teens like texting, tanning, Twitter, energy drinks, and reality TV! The articles are accompanied by five comprehensive reading comprehension assignments. Whether used as homework readings or in-class lesson
Preview of Author's Purpose & Point of View RI.8.6 | Instagram Influencers Article #8-10

Author's Purpose & Point of View RI.8.6 | Instagram Influencers Article #8-10

Created by
Lovin Lit
Nonfiction Article of the Week Club, Article #8-10: The Rise of the Instagram InfluencerTeach reading informational text standard RI.8.6, Analyze Author's Purpose and Point of View, Including Conflicting Viewpoints, with this high-interest article on the rise of Instagram Influencers. Students will also complete activities for text evidence, integrating information, literal comprehension, and take a comprehensive assessment.This is the tenth in a set of 25 informational text articles + activity
Preview of September 11 - Patriot Day Reading Passage

September 11 - Patriot Day Reading Passage

Help students to understand the significance of September 11 with this informative close reading passage. The two page passage describes the events leading up to the September 11 attacks, describes the day of the events, the aftermath of the attacks on Americans, and the memorials of the heroes lost that day. A map of the Middle East and a map of the impacted areas on the east coast are also featured.Students will complete 10 multiple choice, text dependent questions after reading. Important rea
Preview of The Day of the Dead Reading Comprehension Worksheet Dia de los Muertos

The Day of the Dead Reading Comprehension Worksheet Dia de los Muertos

This passage describes the Day of the Dead (900-1000 Lexile). 12 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. Students label 6 items and give two facts about each. I have provided a color and BW version. Key included. I've also included a few coloring sheets for fun. INCLUDES:Passage (900-1000 Lexile)12 questions (matching and multiple choice)Label 6 items and give facts KeyColor and BW versionsColoring sheetsThe ZIP file has 3 versions of PDF files:1) Article an
Preview of Causes of the Great Depression Reading Comprehension 1930s

Causes of the Great Depression Reading Comprehension 1930s

This passage explains the main causes of the Great Depression. Students answer 10 identification questions, 4 multiple choice questions, then observe 2 documents and answer 7 multiple choice questions. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:article 10 identification questions4 multiple choice questions2 documents with 7 multiple choice questionsColor and BW VersionskeyIncluded in my Great Depression Reading Comprehension Bundle*I do my best to make sure
Preview of Author's Purpose and Author's Point of View Practice Worksheets and Test

Author's Purpose and Author's Point of View Practice Worksheets and Test

Determining the author's purpose and point of view can be challenging for middle school ELA students. This resource provides helpful worksheets that will help your students learn how to figure out the author's purpose and how to determine the author's perspective.When looking for author's purpose activities, I found that the usual method of using PIE just wasn't enough. So this resource starts with PIE: persuade, inform, and entertain, but then goes into many other reasons authors have for writi
Preview of Text Structure Digital Escape Room

Text Structure Digital Escape Room

Created by
Elevating ELA
Your students will love this nonfiction text structure activity in the form of a no-prep digital breakout. Working together or alone, students will enjoy text organization while trying to discover the codes to 'breakout'. ⭐If you need more text structure resources, check out the Text Structure Bundle!⭐This nonfiction text structure activity can be used for online, virtual, or distance learning. The text structure activity focuses on the following structures:•compare and contrast•cause and effect
Preview of Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions (Set 2/3) 5th-6th Grade

Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions (Set 2/3) 5th-6th Grade

Created by
Maria Ross
* This resource has (3) no-prep Nonfiction reading comprehension passages for 5th & 6th graders (9 worksheets in total, spread throughout 42 pages with full answer keys). The passages will stimulate your students’ interests and pique their curiosity through lessons related to HISTORY, SPORTS, and ART. *** CLICK here for a FILLABLE Google Document Version of this set *** These lessons are:1. Van Gogh's Starry Paintings2. Cricket, or Baseball?3. Sugar Production*** Check the PREVIEW for a samp
Preview of Hidden Figures Background Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Hidden Figures Background Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Getting ready to watch Hidden Figures with your students? I have found this as an amazing movie to watch in between my Cold War and Civil Rights unit. This article has background information for the movie (1100-1200 Lexile). 31 questions- identify and multiple choice- assess students learning. The ZIP file has a student version too for posting on Google classroom or Canvas, or emailing to students or parents. Please do not post on public sites.Tutorial How to Make PDFs Editable for Google Cl
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